The Myth of Sisyphus

The Myth of Sisyphus, by Albert Camus, is a philosophical essay from 1942 about man’s futile search for meaning in an absurd world. The Nobel Prize winning existentialist is one of my favorite writers, and I recommend reading The Stranger as well, which I’ve also illustrated.

Danforth Art Museum

Last week I took my Illustration class to Framingham State University’s excellent art museum. We covered art criticism by drawing and writing about selected pieces. The museum has a small but powerful collection of work, including a current exhibit by Lois Tarlow.

1985 Mercedes 300d

I’m not much of a Car Guy, but this was a fun little demo to carve during the printmaking workshop on Saturday. It’s a deep red Mercedes from the 80’s, also known as Molly Ringwald.

Last Week's Linocut Workshop

Saturday’s printmaking workshop in Warren was a lot of fun and I met a lot of talented artists and creatives who made some beautiful and intricate linocut prints on their first try! I’ve received positive feedback and am now considering organizing another this summer.

Graduate Degree Show

Congrats Class of 2019! Seeing my old friends from Edinburgh last week brought back a flood of memories from my MFA degree show in 2012. Enjoy your time as a student and the friendships you make along the way!

Drawing While Traveling

I remember reading somewhere (I think Aldous Huxley?) that photography ruined travel because people snap a photo and move on without thoroughly observing the scenery, so after a time the lasting photo becomes as foreign as a stranger’s picture. To actually retain the scene in your memory, he recommends drawing your surroundings. Even if it’s a poorly-drawn, discarded sketch, you’ll remember the day much better!

I’ve been following this advice for almost ten years. Here is an observation from last week’s trip to Montauk, NY.